Patrice Evra is set to try his hand at cage fighting after announcing that Luis Suarez is his dream opponent.
Patrice Evra has done a lot since retiring as a footballer.
The Frenchman, who made 273 appearances for Manchester United between 2006 and 2014, became an internet sensation after hanging up his boots.
During his time at Old Trafford, Evra was recognised as one of the best left-backs in the world, winning five Premier League titles, the Champions League and several other major trophies.
Evra went on to play for Juventus, Marseille and West Ham before announcing his retirement in 2019.
Since then, Evra has taken on many new challenges such as football punditry, releasing an autobiography and featuring on shows such as A League of Their Own and Inside.
Patrice Evra set for MMA debut
After a successful football career, Evra is set to take on a new sport, and will swap kicking a football for kicking an opponent.
It has been announced that the United legend is set to become an MMA fighter.
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Evra's fight will take place at PFL Europe Paris at the Accor Arena on 23 May.
Speaking about his jump to combat sport, Evra said: "You guys should know by now, I love this game too!
"I've performed on the world's biggest stages, won every major trophy in football, but PFL Europe Paris will be an incredibly special night for me.
"I've been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they'll also tell you I'm ready for this.
"I'm going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on 23 May, so come watch the spectacle."
Patrice Evra names dream opponent for MMA debut
The former left-back has yet to discover who he will face in the cage.
But he's made no secret of who he would like to take on in a fight after name-checking former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who he battled many times on the pitch.
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Suarez was found guilty of racially abusing the defender during a game at Anfield in 2011.
Despite receiving a public backing from Liverpool at the time, the FA gave Suarez an eight-game ban after two-month investigation.
Suarez would refuse to shake Evra's hand before a game at Old Trafford in 2012.
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